CRAIGLEE SHIRAZ 2018

Arguably one of Australia's finest reds, Craiglee has been humbly making top-quality wine for well over 100 years. No wine cellar should be without, especially if you're a fan of Australian shiraz.

A winery with a proud 19th-century record, Craiglee recommenced winemaking in 1976 after a prolonged hiatus. Produces one of the finest cool-climate shirazs in Australia, redolent of cherry, licorice and spice in the better (warmer) vintages, lighter-bodied in the cooler ones. Mature vines and improved viticulture have made the wines more consistent (and even better) over the past 10 years or so. JAMES HALLIDAY

A riper more overt and forthright version but it still packs in that Sunbury spice, menthol, cocoa, something reminiscent of fresh rubbed tobacco and plenty of fruit.

In the context of recent vintages, I think this is the most opulent. It lacks nothing for structure or stature but it's a bit bolder in its delivery. Very successful Shiraz, and it'll please all the fans, it always does, and I think it might win over a lot of people.

If you aren't familiar with them this will sway you. It's got Craiglee written all over it just in more obvious a font than it sometimes does.

Style: Spicy & Bright

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Region: Sunbury, VICTORIA

Variety: Shiraz

ABV: 14%